A. H. Tammsaare Memorial, Bronze memorial statue in Tammsaare Park, Estonia.
The memorial features a bronze figure of an Estonian writer seated on a bench in a meditative pose within the park. The sculpture sits in a central area where green spaces and nearby buildings frame the location.
The memorial was inaugurated in 1978 to mark an important moment in the nation's literary history. A sculptor created the bronze figure while an architect designed the overall composition.
The memorial honors a writer whose novels explored rural existence and social tensions in Estonia. Visitors can sense the connection between this location and the literary work that drew inspiration from observing people here.
The memorial sits near a well-known gate in the old town center and is easy to reach on foot. The location lies along a typical route through the city, where visitors can also see other sights.
The statue stands on the spot where a busy market once operated, a place the writer visited to observe people. This historical connection makes the location more than just a monument, but rather a window into his creative process.
Location: Tallinn City
Inception: 1978
Creator: Jaak Soans, Rein Luup
GPS coordinates: 59.43548,24.75290
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07
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